Bumpdate 26 Weeks

 Hola! Here we are again...skipped 3 weeks worth of bumpdates again....poor Crawford. We're back in VA after a long stay in NC but joining Hubby again this weekend back in NC. Whew! We're all over the place! Andi is loving being back at school and having a great week and Miss Crawford has decided to be the most active kicker in my belly ever this week. (starting at 5am usually!) Read on for what has been up with the bump and the babe lately and to get a little nursery sneak peek:

January 2020 vs. January 2015

How far along? 26 Weeks 

Size of Baby: 14 inches and 2 lbs

Total weight gain/loss: Up 11 pounds since October 6th 

Symptoms: Lower back pain has started a little and sleeping is definitely harder bc I can't stand side sleeping. Also having to pee all the time still.

Maternity clothes? All day everyday - I am literally living in leggings!

Stretch marks? No new ones - boobs are enormous though so I'm sure something will appear unfortunately. That line is getting more visible though this week and my skin feels soooo tight ugh so I've been adding bio oil this time around each night and I really like that stuff!

Sleep: Heating pad is essential and big body leg pillow via amazon 

Best moment this week: Feeling her almost constantly now and matching date nights with my big girl are a must! Andi is so ready to be a big sis and I can't wait to watch my heart grow. She amazes me everyday and I am so blessed to be her Mama. 

 
Miss Anything? Wine. Always. 

Movement: "ALL the time! My little crazy dancer! She is really packing some punch lately and triggering my bladder almost directly. It is so fun to see her moving around and stretching my belly!" <---same this time around currently!

Food cravings: Cherries & Tangerines 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope

Have you started to show yet: SO much so

Gender prediction: Girl! Miss Crawford Childress (CC)

Nursery: Right when we left NC last week the crib was delivered so hubs jumped on it and sent me a pic of it set up! We've gotten an original piece of art via Maren Devine, chest of drawers and ordered the sconces. The rug is currently in my cart so its slowly coming together! I love the calm colors and theme for her nursery and of course all the gold accents! Need to decide on glider since we didn't save ours and some cute bedding. Thinking a light pink toile to play off the marsh tones in that painting. I will also be adding a white bookshelf once I find one, the below baskets via Ballard Designs and lamp set via Overstock to flank a gold mirror. Stay tuned! 

Crib via Amazon
Dresser via antique find
Sconces via Amazon

so far pretty plain - did reuse our bamboo curtains and rod
 via Ballard Designs in here though!

Workouts: 3-4 prenatal workouts per week/walking 

Labor Signs: eeek no!

Belly Button in or out? both? 

Wedding rings on or off? On but feel bigger- I think that happens in winter though

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy! Time needs to slow down though!

Looking forward to: heading back down to the new house this weekend to see hubby and all the things that have been delivered lol

 
Previous bumpdates with Andi:

       WEEK 12                                WEEK 13                    WEEK 14                             WEEK 15

             WEEK 16                                        WEEK 17                                        WEEK 18

       WEEK 19                                                  WEEK 20                                     WEEK 23

WEEK 25

Bumpdate: 23 Weeks

 I know I know - second child stereotype of having less time = TRUTH. However, we've completed an out of state move, the holidays, virtual school and remote work and we're still in the middle of a global pandemic! ALL THE THINGS! But I told Miss Andi I simply had to do an updated bumpdate and try and catch up a bit for Miss Crawford. Today I am 23 weeks and 3 days and thankfully feeling great! Thanks for popping by and hope y'all are all doing well and staying healthy! (I'll post links to the weeks we dropped the ball on just so we can look back on them!)

How far along? 23 Weeks & 3 days

Size of Baby: A large grapefruit- 11 inches and 1.2 pounds already!

Total weight gain/loss: I literally couldn't tell you - I have an actual appointment ont he 22nd of this month and will find out!

Symptoms: nothing uncomfortable other than HATING side sleeping!

Maternity clothes? Got some cute stuff over the holidays!

Stretch marks? Searching but nothing new yet- whew! 

Sleep: ordered a normal body pillow this time and its helping but I always get better sleep on my back which is apparently forbidden at this point

Best moment this week: Andi finally getting to feel her! We found out I had an anterior placenta this time around so we really didn't feel her until about week 20. Now she's really moving and kicking and its amazing to see and feel!

Miss Anything? Still wine...always wine...haha

Movement: Finally! Mostly at night!

Food cravings: Sunny D and Italian Ice - also cherries

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope

Have you started to show yet: Oh gosh yes 

Gender prediction: Girl! and I'd like to announce...mmhmm... Miss:
                                     
                                          Crawford Childress <3

I read a book last year that a friend sent me called The Hideaway and the main character's name was Crawford. Although he was a guy, I simply loved it for either gender. I was sitting on the beach in Oak Island with Mom back in October and she suggested using it either way even though we sort of thought we were set on Collins for a girl. I looked down at my growing belly and whispered "Crawford" and it was all over. Crawford it was. Childress is after my Dad and gives her the potential nickname of CC down the road. 

Nursery: Painted, curtains hung, dresser in place and a design board created with everything ready to go!

Workouts: Oh geez... I've been bad at this lately...moving on

Labor Signs: eeek no!

Belly Button in or out? In and getting flatter

Wedding rings on or off? On 

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy! 

Looking forward to: Our next appointment and more nursery decorating!